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The skin on my hands on palms and between fingers is coming off. I sometimes get patches coming off on fingertips during season change but this is different, it is small and dry skin flaking off. It has been going on for a week now. Very worried. Please help.
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You could reacting to the irritants or chemicals that you come in contact. Use mild soaps and apply moisturizers regularly. Avoid contact with detergents .
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